General Manager Ahmad Syaugi Shahab said the airport averaged 75,319 passengers per day in August. On August 30, when protests took place, the airport handled 74,830 passengers. The following day, it recorded 76,356 — both in line with normal levels.
"Aircraft movements also remained consistent, with 418 flights on August 30 and 423 on August 31," Shahab said.
In total, Ngurah Rai handled 2.33 million passengers in August, a 2.5 percent increase from the same month in 2024. Of that total, 1.47 million were international travelers and 863,501 were domestic. The busiest day was August 1, with 79,810 passengers.
Flight activity rose to 12,893 takeoffs and landings in August, up 1.6 percent year-on-year, including 6,889 international flights and 6,004 domestic. The highest daily count was 440 flights on August 8.
From January to August, the airport served more than 16.1 million passengers — 10.17 million international and 5.94 million domestic — with 94,911 flights in total.
Shahab said the airport is upgrading services to meet rising demand, including adopting the government's All Indonesia application to simplify arrival procedures for foreign travelers.
"International travelers now account for 63 percent of our passengers," he said, adding that the airport is rolling out the application in stages with support from Immigration, Customs, and the Health Quarantine Agency.
The airport's steady performance underscores Bali's resilience as a global tourism hub. Governor Wayan Koster also reassured visitors that Bali remains safe and stable.
"There's no need to worry. Tourists are welcome to enjoy Bali's natural beauty, warm hospitality, and unique culture. The situation is very conducive," he said.
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